US Bridges

SR 136 over Amicalola Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Georgia · 12 MI NW of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008500140

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Amicalola Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 136 over Amicalola Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 136
CrossesAmicalola Creek
Location12 MI NW of Dawsonville
RouteState Highway 136
CountyDawson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.52832, -84.28028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Amicalola Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over Amicalola Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 136 over Amicalola Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Amicalola Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 136 over Amicalola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.